In this conversation, Rick Rule highlights the alarming state of US debt and the potential for an intentional soft-default. The discussion delves into the role of central banks, the impact of inflation, and the future of currency and gold holdings, emphasizing the need for a realistic understanding of economic realities. Farzin and Rick also delve into the dynamics of gold and silver markets, particularly in South Asia. They discuss the cultural significance of these metals, the emerging role of silver as collateral, and the implications of central bank policies on Gold's status. The conversation also touches on the future of the US dollar, inflation versus deflation, and strategies for building long-term wealth.KEY TAKEWAYS• The US government has almost $150 Trillion in Liabilities.• The purchasing power of the US dollar has declined by 97% since 1913.• The long-term bond market is becoming increasingly risky for investors.• The US dollar will remain the world's reserve currency for the foreseeable future.• The Indian government allows silver to be used as collateral for loans.• Cultural trust influences gold and silver transactions in South Asia.• Gold's status as a tier-one asset is growing due to central bank policies.• Silver's volatility makes it less likely to achieve tier-one status.• The leasing market for silver is well-developed in the US.• There is a balance in the silver market currently, but demand can shift quickly.• Long-term wealth requires patience and a solid understanding of market dynamics.ABOUT THE GUESTOur guest today is Rick Rule one of the world’s most trusted voices on precious metals and natural resources. He was previously the President and CEO of Sprott US Holdings, before starting Rule Investment Media and he is also a Co-Founder of Battle Bank to help everyday Americans with a better banking model.GUEST LINKS: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rick-rule-1058921aWebsites:• Rule Investment Media - https://ruleinvestmentmedia.com/• Battle Bank - https://battlebank.com/Guest’s Book Recommendations: • Economics in One Lesson (Henry Hazlitt): https://amzn.to/3XnzB2c• The Intelligent Investor (Ben Graham): https://amzn.to/3WPXVK2• Security Analysis (Ben Graham): https://amzn.to/4p3keb6• Human Action (Ludwig von Mises): https://amzn.to/4owB6qFABOUT THE HOSTFarzin Irani is a global wealth strategist with over 20+ years of cross-border experience, empowering high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and family offices to navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence. His advisory work centres on wealth preservation and intergenerational resilience, ensuring decisions made today stand the test of time.As Managing Director of Success Simplified Ltd, and a regular voice on New Zealand’s ‘Money Talks’ segment he is known for simplifying complexity by turning economic signals and geopolitical shifts into actionable strategies for his clients.Whether it’s on stage at financial industry events or in international boardrooms, he sparks fresh ideas and challenges groupthink, whilst guiding C-suite leaders and executives in making bespoke investment decisions and capital deployment strategies with conviction.HOST LINKSFind him here: https://linktr.ee/farziniraniBusiness Website (Success Simplified Ltd): www.successsimplified.life‘Money Talks’ Interviews on RCR: https://rcr.media/explore/?feature=202Host Book Recommendations: https://successsimplified.life/media-resources/KEYWORDSRick Rule, precious metals, natural resources, US debt, US economy, FED, Central banks, BIS, economic outlook, sovereign defaults, fiat currency, Govt bonds, NZ economy, Bitcoin, gold, silver, financial freedom, macroeconomics, commodities, mining, emerging markets, financial markets, inflation, deflation, India, South Asia, US dollar, long-term wealth, investing principles.